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Dr. Sanjiv Saigal Vice Chairman & Head - Hepatology & Liver Transplant Medicine

Gastroenterology
MBBS, MD, DM
Max Hospital, Saket, Delhi, India
29+ Years
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About Dr. Sanjiv Saigal

  • With over 26 years of distinguished experience in the field, Dr. Sanjiv Saigal is a leading expert in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.
  • Currently serving as the Principal Director & Head at Max Healthcare, Dr. Saigal has a remarkable track record, having performed over 3,400 liver transplants.
  • He also holds a DNB in Gastroenterology from NBE, Delhi (1996), an MD in Medicine from PGI Chandigarh (1994), and an MBBS with Gold Medal from Calcutta University (1989).
  • Dr. Saigal’s educational background is exemplary, with advanced qualifications including a CCST in Gastroenterology from the UK (2005), MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (1999), and DM in Gastroenterology from GB Pant Hospital, Delhi (1998).
  • His professional affiliations are extensive, including memberships with the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the Asia Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL), and the Indian Medical Association.
  • Dr. Saigal is a founder member of the Liver Transplantation Society of India, served as its Vice President in 2020, and is an Education Committee Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society.
  • Dr. Saigal’s contributions to the field have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the INLAKS Foundation Scholar title from King’s College Hospital, London, the Human Care Award in 2018, and the IMA Eminent Speaker award in 2014.
  • His research output includes over 125 indexed publications, reflecting his significant impact on liver transplantation and hepatology.
  • His specialty interests cover a wide range of liver-related conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, liver cancer, alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases, viral hepatitis, and drug-induced liver disease.

Education and Training

  • CCST (Gastroenterology, UK), 2005
  • MRCP – Royal College of Physicians, Edinburg, UK (1999)
  • DM (Gastroenterology) – GB Pant, Delhi (1998)
  • DNB (Gastroenterology) – NBE, Delhi (1996)
  • MD (Medicine) – PGI Chandigarh (1994)
  • MBBS (Gold Medalist) – Calcutta University (1989)

Awards & Achievements

INLAKS Foundation Scholar – King’s College Hospital, London, UK
Human Care Award, 2018
IMA Eminent Speaker, 2014
Calcutta University Gold Medal
National Pfizer Award
Over 125 indexed publications

Area of Expertise

  • Liver Transplant
  • Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension
  • Liver Cancer
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Drug Induced Liver Disease

Work Experience

  • Dr. Sanjiv Saigal is currently working at Max Healthcare
  • Over 3400 Liver Transplants
  • Senior Director – Hepatology & Liver Transplant, Medanta Medicity, Gurugram (2010-2020)
  • Consultant – Hepatology & Gastroenterology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2002-2010)

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for The Study of Liver Diseases
  • Founder Member – Liver Transplantation Society of India
  • Vice President (2020) – Liver Transplantation Society of India
  • Education Committee Member – International Liver Transplantation Society
  • Asia Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL)
  • Governing Council Member – Indian Association for the Study of Liver (2011-2013)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (MAMS), New Delhi
  • Life Member – Indian Association for Study of Liver
  • Life Member – Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • Life Member – Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation
  • Life Member – Indian Medical Association

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